
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Fairmount Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (29 Rentals)
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South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Fairmount?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Fairmount Studio Apartments | $1,479 | $725 | $1,866 |
South Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $725 | $2,850 |
South Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,478 | $875 | $5,685 |
South Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,635 | $1,350 | $5,920 |
South Fairmount 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,105 | $995 | $1,295 |
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Cheapest Available South Fairmount Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Fairmount area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Dover Heights priced from $725. 2332 Harrison Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Fairmount apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dover Heights | "The Five" Premium Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
2332 Harrison Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
2102 Queen City Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Villa Hills | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Ferncrest Apartments | 1BR, 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Emerald View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Wyoming 36 | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
1047 Beech Ave | 1047-6 | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Wyoming Crossing | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
Valley Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Fairmount, OH
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Fairmount area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2x2 K (4x2 Lite) Model at Hub Cincinnati in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value South Fairmount apartment is the 3 bedroom / 1 bath Model at Price Hill Eight Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the East Price Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hub Cincinnati | 2x2 K (4x2 Lite) | 4BR,2BA | $0.94 |
Price Hill Eight Apartments | 3 bedroom / 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Valley Hill | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
537 Elberon Ave | 2 beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
1047 Beech Ave | 3823-7 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Wyoming 36 | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Villa Hills | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Emerald View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
2102 Queen City Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
2332 Harrison Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the South Fairmount Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH
Walk Score®
27 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
20 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Fairmount Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Fairmount?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Fairmount is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Fairmount?
The cheapest apartment in South Fairmount is Dover Heights which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in South Fairmount costs $3,635.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Fairmount?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 358 regular apartments in South Fairmount that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Fairmount?
Cheap apartments in South Fairmount have an average cost of $1,057 which is $2,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Fairmount.
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